Don’t Let ‘Em Go: Part 1 of 2
Well, the good news is the booming economy has created exponential growth in jobs in the construction industry with December 2017 being 30,000. In...
The Power of Choice
Newton’s third law of motion tells us that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When it comes to selecting a...
Blending CPM and Lean Scheduling for a Competitive Edge
The construction industry remains relatively strong, but that doesn’t necessarily mean builders have their houses completely in order.
With project owners demanding faster builds...
Grabbing Lunch and a Bite of Standards
It’s lunch time, you’re hungry, and you see a McDonald’s and quickly turn in to grab a fast bite. A long drive-through line convinces...
The MILL National Training Center
The MILL National Training Center opened in September in a 46,600-square-foot factory renovated by RTA Architects near the Colorado Springs Airport.
This first-of-its-kind training center...
Strategic Thinking
Strategic thinking. Data analytics. Critical thinking. Action planning. Positive attitude. These are all buzzwords currently floating around the industry. But, how do these buzzwords...
Top 7 Leadership Traits for Engaging Employees
Improving their quality and effectiveness constantly challenges company leaders who strive to improve productivity, minimize turnover, and retain the best available talent. Studies show...
New Constructs
Christine Fiori is home. And, the department head of Engineering Management Studies and the program director for the Drexel University College of Engineering’s Construction...
How To Manage Change
Many factors affect shifts and transformations within a contracting company. As your position evolves—job changes, job promotions, and more responsibilities—your involvement in the business...
Win-Win Decisions: Part 2
Getting a team to reach a mutual decision can be more than challenging. Individual members have viewpoints that are influenced by their paradigms, experiences,...